20 June 2010

We adopted a new family member this weekend! It was the quickest, easiest, cheapest adoption I've ever been a part of in any capacity! He's about 3 years old and his name is Dexter. He's black and brown and very hairy. And, he's a Poogle! At least that's what I think.
Poogles are a hybrid or designer dog, a cross between a poodle (standard in Dex's case, I think) and a beagle. He's a rescue dog who was originally listed as a Llasa Apso, but then re-listed as a Labradoodle (labrador x poodle hybrid). But, personally, I think both are wrong. He's definitely poodle and from his body shape and coloring, beagle is my guess.

I plan to take him to the vet tomorrow to find out for sure, and make sure he's in good general health (he seems awfully itchy...poor thing). I'm also curious for a guess on his age.

If you've been following for any length of time, you know that we've been coaxing Pea out of her shell since she joined our family two and half years ago. Dexter seems to be experiencing the same shyness. He's had a bit of a rough background, just like Pea (well, not the same issues exactly, but they both had their troubles as youngins). We're looking forward to seeing his real personality (or is that dogality?).

I've never been a big animal person, but someway, somehow, cute little Dex has wheedled his way straight to my heart. Who would have thought a person like me would have the family dog on the couch, and even in her bed?! It helps tremendously that he doesn't shed or drool, but still! He's one special poochy!